Kerning Cultures

Kerning Cultures is an entertainment company in Dubai, United States, founded in 2015. It has raised $460K across 1 round, most recently a $460K Seed in May 2019.

Immersive podcasts for the curious listener

Headquarters
Dubai
Employees
11–50
Founded
2015
Business Model
B2C
Total Funding
$460K
Last Round
$460K SeedMay 2019
Rounds
1

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About

Kerning Cultures Network is an independent podcast company and the first venture-funded podcast firm in the Middle East and North Africa. Founded in 2015 in Dubai by Hebah Fisher, the company produces 16+ award-winning Arabic and English podcasts that rank in the top 1% of the industry globally. Described by The Guardian as the 'This American Life of the Middle East,' Kerning Cultures pioneered immersive audio storytelling from the MENA region, becoming the first podcast company in the region to raise a venture round and the first to option a series for TV development. The network reaches audiences across the Middle East, North Africa, and the United States, with particular strength in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE.

Summary

It lists 11–50 employees. It has raised $460K in total across 1 round, most recently a $460K Seed round in May 2019. Investors include 500 Global.

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Funding History

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SeedSeed RoundMay 2019
$460K

Investors

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